Privacy Policy
Allure Beauty Lounge
Effective Date: 28 May 2025
At Allure Beauty Lounge, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with us, whether as a client, employee, or supplier.
1. Who We Are
Allure Beauty Lounge is a registered beauty salon based in 21a St. Mary’s Street, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0EW. We provide professional beauty, nail, massage, and skincare services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:
Clients:
Name, contact number, email address
Date of birth
Medical history relevant to treatments
Payment details (not stored)
Appointment history
Employees and Contractors:
Name, address, contact details
National Insurance number
Bank details (for payroll)
Emergency contact details
Employment records and training
Website Visitors:
IP address, browser type, and browsing activity (via cookies)
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To manage bookings and provide treatments
To ensure safety and suitability for treatments
To process payments and manage accounts
To contact you with appointment reminders or relevant updates
To comply with legal obligations, including employment and health and safety laws
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following grounds:
Consent – where you have given us permission (e.g., to send marketing texts or emails)
Contractual necessity – to deliver the services you’ve requested
Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws and regulations
Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our services
5. How We Store Your Data
Client records are stored securely in a password-protected salon management system and/or in locked physical files.
Staff records are stored securely and are accessible only to authorised personnel.
Data is retained only for as long as necessary. Client records are retained for up to 6 years after their last visit in line with our data retention policy.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share your data with:
Professional service providers (e.g., software systems, payroll services) who assist us in operating our business
Regulators or legal authorities if required by law
7. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of inaccurate or unnecessary data
Object to or restrict our processing in certain circumstances
Withdraw your consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis)
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
8. How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact:
Allure Beauty Lounge
Location: 21a St. Mary’s Street, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0EW
Email: manager@allurebeautyloungeltd.co.uk
Phone: 01865 560100